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via incerta

[VEE-uh in-SER-tuh]
nounfemininepl: viae incertae
via incerta; caminho incerto
1. A substantia nigra structure in the brain; the uncertain path or route between the substantia nigra pars compacta and pars reticulata
The via incerta is a region of the midbrain involved in motor control and regulation of dopamine.
A via incerta é uma região do mesencéfalo envolvida no controle motor e regulação da dopamina.
2. Figuratively: an uncertain or unclear path or course of action
His career has followed a via incerta, with many unexpected turns.
Sua carreira seguiu uma via incerta, com muitas voltas inesperadas.
Synonyms
uncertain pathambiguous routesubstantia nigra region
Antonyms
via certaclear path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via incerta
Used primarily in medical/neuroscience contexts; anatomical term
Portugal
via incerta
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; Latin anatomical term

Related Idioms & Phrases

caminhar pela via incerta
trilhar uma via incerta
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